Choose INSIDE
Choose INSIDE if you want an Action game with Color Alternatives and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 23,692 Steam reviews back the pick.
INSIDE vs LUMEN BLACK
INSIDE and LUMEN BLACK both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. INSIDE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; LUMEN BLACK has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose LUMEN BLACK
Choose LUMEN BLACK if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls.
Both INSIDE and LUMEN BLACK sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Stereo Sound and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 INSIDE |  LUMEN BLACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (23,692 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Francisco Antonio Bustos Lopez |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- INSIDE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; LUMEN BLACK has no Deck rating yet.
INSIDE vs LUMEN BLACK — FAQ
- Are INSIDE and LUMEN BLACK similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does INSIDE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — INSIDE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. LUMEN BLACK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.